National Project Manager

National Projects Manager

At PAE, we are proud to be one of the largest providers of Facilities Management companies in New Zealand. Run by Kiwis for Kiwis, we work behind the scenes to ensure our clients’ operations run smoothly and efficiently. Whether it's supporting the New Zealand Defence Force, or our clients in the hospitality, retail, or Antarctic sectors, we are dedicated to keeping their worlds working and moving. Our team takes pride in delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions, driven by our core values of Care, Integrity, Excellence, and Community.

Are you passionate about elevating project management standards and leading high-performing teams? We are seeking a dynamic National Projects Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in enhancing our project management capabilities.

In this newly created role, you will be responsible for establishing best-practice project management frameworks, ensuring consistency across national and local projects, and fostering the success of both our team and the business. You’ll collaborate with a variety of stakeholders to deliver complex projects that meet or exceed client expectations, all while ensuring we maintain our high standards for health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading and developing a small, high-performing team of project professionals.
  • Implementing best-practice methodologies for project delivery, governance, and documentation.
  • Managing high-complexity projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Driving continuous improvement in project processes and systems.
  • Engaging with clients to develop long-term project plans and ensuring their expectations are exceeded.
  • Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and quality standards.

About you:

  • Proven experience delivering complex projects and contributing to the financial success of a business.
  • Excellent leadership, organisational, and time-management skills.
  • Strong financial acumen, with experience managing project budgets and financial performance.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and multi-task effectively.
  • A team-focused attitude, with the ability to foster collaboration and drive performance.
  • Have the ability to work across our customer sites in Devonport, Papakura and Whenuapai or alternatively be Wellington based, 

Why join us? At PAE, we pride ourselves on supporting our clients to achieve their goals through excellent service delivery. Our values — We Care, We Do What’s Right, We Go the Extra Mile, and We Bring Our Best — guide us every day. Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a real impact in the lives of our clients and communities.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and lead our national projects to new heights, apply today!

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